A Florida pastor, Scott Winters, sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT provided unsafe medical guidance that delayed his treatment for a serious condition. According to the lawsuit described by multiple outlets, Winters reported symptoms consistent with a health emergency and repeatedly asked for medical help, including from friends, family, and church members who urged him to see a doctor. The complaint says the chatbot dismissed his symptoms and encouraged him to “take it easy,” while also discouraging him from getting medical evaluation for several weeks. Outlets report that the chatbot’s responses included medical recommendations and, in at least one description, counsel that relied on Winters’ religious framing. Winters later suffered what doctors described as a near-fatal pulmonary embolism, a type of blood clot. The lawsuit accuses OpenAI of negligence and alleges the company effectively practiced medicine without appropriate licensure, while failing to safeguard users seeking health information. The case also raises broader questions about reliability and safety when people use chatbots for medical advice.